Preparing for the PTCE
Education/Training Programs
- If I completed a PTCB-recognized education/training program prior to the CPhT Program changes on January 1, 2020, will it be accepted?
- Do I need to complete a training program before taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)?
- Can I complete a PTCB Recognized Education/Training Program located in a state different from where I reside?
- Can I request that the program I completed be added as a recognized program?
- I have not yet completed an education/training program. Can I apply for CPhT certification and take the PTCE® before completing it?
Work Experience Pathway
- Can the 500 hours of work experience be accrued through volunteer work?
- What type of work experience is acceptable for the 500 hour work experience CPhT eligibility pathway?
- What documentation is required to attest to the 500 minimum worked hours? How is that submitted?
- Where can the 500 hours of work experience be completed?
- Is there a required time period or limit for completing the 500 hours of work experience?